Emergency Preparedness

CONTACT US Adam Wilson Emergency Management Director Email Emergency Coordination Center 372 South C Street P.O. Box 7 Virginia City, NV 89440 Emergency: 911 Ph: 775-634-7443 Staff Directory QUICK LINKS Amber Alert Earthquake Preparedness Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Nevada State Dept of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Public Outreach Final Section Seven Ready America Sierra Front Wildfire Cooperators State Emergency Response Commission State Homeland Security Commission Weather

Emergency Management concerns involve:

• Avalanches
• Earthquakes
• Fires
• Flash floods
• Floods
• Hazardous materials
• Mud and dirt slides
• Sinkholes
• Terrorism
• Wind
• Winter storms
• Any other type of natural or man-made disaster event

Today, public participation plays a big part of emergency preparedness.

First Line of Preparedness
The first line of emergency preparedness lies with each of us as citizens and business owners in the county. While Storey County emergency services (Fire/Sheriff/Emergency Management, etc) strive to ensure the safety and well being of our customers ( the citizens), every county resident--and every Nevadan--must do their part to help out and be prepared.

3 Day Self-Reliance
All residents should plan to be self sufficient for the first 72 hours of any major event that may impact the county infrastructure:

• Gas
• Power
• Water

Advance preparation to be able to take care of oneself or family during major or catastrophic events is a responsibility each of us must accept and prepare for. Depending on the type of event, assistance or rescue may be impaired by many things, so preparation to care for oneself and ones family is incumbent on you. This means having sufficient water and food available for that 72 hour period for each member of your family in your home.

Checklist
Please download the Citizen Evacuation Checklist (PDF) to make sure that you are prepared in the event that you are asked to evacuation from your home.

Terrorism
The traditional emergencies and disasters that we normally think of have now been expanded to include terrorism. As you go about your day, remember to be alert and aware of your surroundings. If you should encounter anything suspicious, be sure to inform local law enforcement or fire agencies immediately. This may include:

• Suspicious or abandoned packages or mail
• Strangers loitering around your neighborhood or in places where they would not normally be
• Persons loitering around schools, parks, or secluded areas
• The presence of strange or offensive odors emanating from a residence or building
• Unofficial persons tampering with electrical, gas, or sewer systems
• Persons photographing or sketching important infrastructure facilities in the county

If something just doesn't seem right and proper, it may not be. Don't be afraid to notify an appropriate public safety agency regarding your observations or concerns.